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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.22 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.22 and 106.36 is: 146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.22 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.22 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.22 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 23,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,209.88/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.82

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